mcp-azure-devops
An open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for seamless integration with Azure DevOps.
Mission
To create a robust, open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless integration with Azure DevOps. This server will empower AI agents to interact with Azure DevOps projects, managing work items, wikis, and repositories, thereby streamlining development workflows.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Core Features
The MCP server will expose a set of tools to interact with Azure DevOps, categorized by area.
Implemented Features
Work Item Management (CRUD)
create_work_item(supports Epic, User Story, Task, Bug, and work item linking)get_work_item(by ID)update_work_item(by ID, supports work item linking)delete_work_item(by ID)search_work_items(using WIQL - Work Item Query Language)get_work_item_comments(retrieve comments for a work item with pagination support)
Wiki Management (CRUD)
create_wiki_pageget_wiki_page(by path)update_wiki_page(by path)delete_wiki_page(by path)list_wiki_pagesget_wikiscreate_wiki
Enhanced Wiki Helper Methods
update_wiki_page_safe: Safely updates a wiki page with automatic retry on version conflictscreate_or_update_wiki_page_smart: Creates a new wiki page or updates existing one intelligentlysearch_wiki_pages: Search for wiki pages by title or contentget_wiki_page_tree: Get hierarchical structure of wiki pagesfind_wiki_by_name: Find wikis by partial name matchget_wiki_page_by_title: Find wiki page by title instead of exact pathlist_all_wikis_in_organization: List all wikis across all projects in the organizationget_recent_wiki_pages: Get recently modified wiki pagesget_wiki_page_suggestions: Get page suggestions based on partial inputcreate_wiki_pages_batch: Create multiple wiki pages at once
Repository Management (Read-only)
list_repositorieslist_files(in a repository)get_file_content
Project Scoping
set_project_context: A special tool to set the active project for subsequent commands.clear_project_context: To revert to the organization-level scope.get_projects: To list all projects in the organization.
Server Documentation
list_available_tools: Lists all available tools.get_tool_documentation: Gets the documentation for a specific tool.
User Management (Under Development)
list_users: Lists all users in the organization.- Note: This feature is currently under development and requires a Personal Access Token (PAT) with Graph (Read) permissions.
Planned Features
- Repository Management (Write operations):
create_repositorycreate_pull_requestmanage_branches
- Pipeline Management:
trigger_buildget_build_statuslist_pipelines
Getting Started
This guide will walk you through setting up the mcp-azure-devops server.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
pipandvenvfor managing Python packages
Installation Steps
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/xrmghost/mcp-azure-devops.git cd mcp-azure-devops -
Create and Activate a Virtual Environment: It's highly recommended to use a virtual environment to manage the project's dependencies.
# For Windows python -m venv .venv .\.venv\Scripts\activate # For macOS/Linux python3 -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate -
Install Dependencies: Install the project and its dependencies in editable mode.
pip install -e . -
Validate Your Setup: Run the validation script to ensure everything is configured correctly:
python validate_setup.pyThis script will check your Python version, dependencies, environment variables, and Azure DevOps connectivity.
Configuration
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Generate an Azure DevOps Personal Access Token (PAT):
- Navigate to your Azure DevOps organization.
- Go to User settings > Personal Access Tokens.
- Click + New Token.
- Give your token a name (e.g.,
mcp-server-token). - Select the organization.
- Set the expiration date.
- For the scopes, you will need to grant the following permissions at a minimum:
- Work Items: Read & write
- Wiki: Read & write
- Code: Read
- Graph: Read (for the
list_usersfeature)
- Click Create and copy the token immediately. You will not be able to see it again.
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Configure the MCP Server in Cline:
- Open your
cline_mcp_settings.jsonfile. -
Note: The location of this file can vary. A common location on Windows is
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Code\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json. If you can't find it, you can search your user's home directory for the file. - Add a new entry for the
mcp-azure-devopsserver. The command should bemcp-azure-devops.
Here is an example configuration. You must use the full, absolute path to the
mcp-azure-devops.exeexecutable created inside your virtual environment.{ "mcpServers": { "mcp-azure-devops": { "command": "C:\\path\\to\\your\\project\\mcp-azure-devops\\.venv\\Scripts\\mcp-azure-devops.exe", "args": [], "env": { "AZURE_DEVOPS_ORG_URL": "https://dev.azure.com/your-organization", "AZURE_DEVOPS_PAT": "your-personal-access-token" }, "disabled": false, "autoApprove": [] } } }- Replace
your-organizationwith your Azure DevOps organization name andyour-personal-access-tokenwith the PAT you generated.
- Open your
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Restart Cline: Restart your Cline application to load the new MCP server.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with the MCP server, follow these steps:
Quick Diagnosis
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Run the validation script:
python validate_setup.pyThis will identify common configuration and setup issues.
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Check server logs:
python -m mcp_azure_devops.server 2> server.logLook for error messages in the log output.
Common Issues
"No tools found" in VS Code
- Cause: MCP protocol communication issues or incorrect configuration
- Solution: Verify your
cline_mcp_settings.jsonconfiguration and restart VS Code
Server fails to start
- Cause: Missing dependencies or environment variables
- Solution: Run
python validate_setup.pyto identify specific issues
Azure DevOps connection failures
- Cause: Invalid PAT or network issues
- Solution: Verify your Personal Access Token and organization URL
For detailed troubleshooting guidance, see the Troubleshooting Guide.
Built-in Diagnostics
The server includes a health check tool that you can use to verify everything is working:
{
"tool": "server_health_check",
"arguments": {}
}
This will return comprehensive status information about your server configuration and Azure DevOps connectivity.
Wiki Helper Methods
The server includes enhanced wiki helper methods that solve common issues with wiki management:
- Update Failures: Safe update methods with automatic retry on version conflicts
- Navigation Difficulties: Search and discovery methods to find wikis and pages easily
- Limited Helper Methods: Comprehensive set of helper methods for better user experience
For detailed usage instructions and examples, see the Wiki Helper Methods Guide.
Acknowledgements
This project was inspired by the mcp-atlassian server, which provides similar functionality for Jira and Confluence. You can find it here: https://github.com/pashpashpash/mcp-atlassian.